Boards & Commissions

The City of Alvin encourages citizen participation in municipal government and welcomes your interest in serving on a city board or commission. Serving on a board or commission is an opportunity to "get involved" in the community and the operations of your local government, and encourages anyone interested to apply for a position.

List of Boards and Commissions:

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Charter Review Commission
Civil Service Commission - Please note that the Civil Service Commission has a separate application that can be found on the Civil Service page.
Cultural Diversity Commission
Parks and Recreation Board
Planning Commission
Public Library Board
Senior Citizens Board

Applying to Serve

Citizens who are interested in serving on one of the following boards or commissions must complete the Application to Serve on a Board or Commission. Those board or commission members whose term have expired and wish to continue serving on a board or commission are asked to complete a Re-Serve Application. The Form may be:

completed electronically through the PDF document and submitted via email
completed and submitted through the online portal
printed and completed and then mailed or hand delivered to the Office of the City Secretary.
a hard copy of the form may be picked up in the City Secretary's Office and submitted in person.

Applications

Application to Serve on a Board or Commission
Application to Re-Serve on a Board or Commission (returning members)

Application Process

A signed and completed Application to Serve on a Board or Commission or a Re-Serve Application (for returning members) must be submitted to the City Secretary's office for consideration. The City Secretary will notify all applicants in writing regarding the interview process. Appointments are made by City Council in December of each year. Terms begin in January.